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I got this on from my library, probably after seeing @tpixie ‘s review. I haven‘t been to the Louvre, but I would love to one day. I would love to see Nike, and really so many of the works the author describes. It was cool hearing about the history of the buildings themselves and the gardens. And of course info about some of the artists. Great book for art enthusiasts!

This book makes me want to jump on a plane to Paris and walk through the Louvre as I read it!
I‘m thankful I‘ve been lucky enough to have previously gone to the Louvre, but I‘m ready to go back!

There's history, deep focus on key pieces, notes on just how overwhelming the museum can be along with practical advice for those who may visit. But more importantly Sciolina touches on the broader cultural questions of stolen art and appropriation. There's a lot here and it's all very well balanced between reverence for what the museum has facilitated and acknowledgement of where it (and people responsible) have failed or could do better.